Silverline 676532 Log Bomb Wood Splitter, Four-Way Head, 1.5 kg

For preparing firewood, the Silverline 676532 Log Bomb is designed to split a log in four directions. Its sharp point helps with insertion, and the notched shape helps keep it in place. Looking for a splitter that opens a log beyond a single split? The diamond-shaped head is made for that purpose. Use it with a sledge hammer.

Tips for day-to-day use

Position the Log Bomb in the log and strike its spherical face with a sledge hammer. The rounded striking face is designed to help centre the blow, while the sharp point gives you a clear starting position. The notch helps prevent the splitter from popping out as you work. For a practical firewood-preparation routine, use it on logs that you want to divide into smaller sections for handling or storing.

The four-way action is the defining difference between this tool and a basic splitter designed for a single direction. That makes the Log Bomb a useful fit when you want to open a log into several sections from one starting point. Its diamond-shaped profile supports that splitting approach, rather than relying on a straight wedge shape alone.

Pros

The combination of a sharp point, notched profile and spherical striking face gives each part of the design a clear role: positioning the tool, helping it stay in place and providing a centred striking surface. Once driven into the log, its four-direction design is intended to divide the wood into four sections. This makes it suitable for firewood preparation where a simple hand tool and sledge hammer are the chosen approach.

Buyer feedback commonly highlights ease of use and successful log splitting. Experiences of splitting performance are mixed, however, with some buyers also reporting breakage during use. This feedback gives a rounded picture of how people have found the tool, alongside its stated design and intended use.

Technical overview

• Model: 676532
• Type: Diamond-shaped log splitter
• Weight: 1.5 kg
• Length: 165 mm
• Width at widest point: 70 mm
• Splitting direction: Four directions
• Use: With a sledge hammer

Before you decide

How does the Log Bomb split wood? Its diamond-shaped head is designed to split a log in four directions. The sharp point helps with insertion, and the notch helps prevent the tool from popping out.

What should I use to strike it? Use a sledge hammer. The Log Bomb has a spherical striking face designed to help centre the blow.

How large is the splitter? It measures 165 mm in length and 70 mm across at its widest point, with a stated weight of 1.5 kg.

Buying verdict

The Silverline 676532 Log Bomb is a focused choice for splitting firewood with a sledge hammer. Its four-way splitting design, sharp insertion point and notched profile give it a clear purpose in a wood-preparation setup. Choose it when you want a compact, hand-operated splitter with a four-direction head for breaking logs into sections.